I've been modelling, painting miniatures and wargaming since I was a wee lad in Swansea, this blog details some of my interests - I hope that you like it.
In 2010 I started a new modelling venture - building 40mm AWI/ACW terrain pieces and designing 28mm masters, which are then cast and available for sale from Grand Manner. - All original images and text are copyright of A. S. Harwood (Dampfpanzerwagon)

Friday, 7 November 2008

Flash Gordon - Rock Monster

My latest addition - a giant of a model standing over 100mm tall, A Rock Monster. The miniature is an Earth Titan from the D&D Collectible Miniature Game (code; 33/60 B/W147) bought via e-bay for £4.99. Given how big this particular miniature is - this is a real bargain! To give some idea of just how big it is - the Graven Images, Mongo Trooper alongside is 36mm tall and mounted on a 40mm round base.

The model was re-based on to an 80mm resin base from Fenris Games and the groundwork built up with DAS modelling clay and cork pieces. Before painting I re-modelled a number of seams with 'green stuff' and undercoated the model and base with PVA glue. The static grass and ground foam were added after the model was varnished with water based matt acrylic varnish.

2 comments:

Wow, what a piece of art. The rock texture as well as the depth and realism in the overgrowth is wonderful. The fact that you can see the dark dirty under layer under the patches of green really adds to the realism.

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About Me

Born and brought up in Swansea, South Wales, I now live in Droitwich with my wife Sue. My daughter Holly is now working as a teacher in Stourport. My son, Gary lives in Leamington Spa with his Wife Beckie and our two Grandsons Finley and Charlie, but I still think of myself as a 'Jack' (an in-joke known to those of a certain age who count Swansea as their home town). Like my Grandfather, my Father and Uncle, I have made models, painted toy soldiers and wargamed since I was a very young boy and now feel privileged that I have the time to dedicate to my hobby. This Blog is a great way recording how I have developed as a modeller, but it's not ALL about model making. I hope you enjoy it. Tony